I always believe in my own ability, says Bell by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:

IR Bell

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DateLine: 7th August 2006

 

England’s Ian Bell slammed his third successive hundred against Pakistan and put it down to improving the mental side of his game.

 

The 24-year-old right-hander has been in and out of the team since making his debut against the West Indies two years ago. But a change of approach and some good form in the preceding one-day series against Sri Lanka helped get him back on track.

 

“After the one-day series I just felt I was getting into a touch of form. I just tried to work on being positive, believing in my own ability and showing the bowler you mean business," Bell, who made 119 at Headingley on Saturday, explained.

 

"Obviously, having Shoaib (Akhtar) lead your attack makes a helluva difference. But I still rate this as a good side. At times they’ve bowled well,” added Bell. "I'm enjoying it at the minute. I probably would like to get up the order a little bit but if I have to bat at six and play for England that way then by all means. I want to play for England whatever the position."